Young Filmmakers Workshops 2014

480 Minute Running Time

The Denver Film Society’s Young Filmmakers Workshops are leading filmmaking courses for teens, ages 12-18. Teens will learn the art of filmmaking, refine their work with film industry professionals, collaborate with new friends, and exhibit their films in public premieres.

Costs:Tuition for the Starz Denver Film Festival Workshop is $500, or $350 if you register
by May 2 and have also paid for a separate summer workshop. For the discounted price, please call 303-595-3456 ext. 242 or email youngfilmmakers@denverfilm.org.

To Enroll:CLICK HERE to download and complete the Registration Packet.

Scholarships are Available:Reflecting our mission of bringing film to diverse communities, Denver Film Society offers full-tuition or partial-tuition scholarships for deserving youth with significant financial need to attend the Young Filmmakers Workshops. The 2014 scholarship deadline has closed. Scholarships are not available for the festival workshop.

Have questions or concerns? Email Charles Powell at youngfilmmakers@denverfilm.org

Films and Events in Program...

480 min.
What:
A two-week introductory course in basic filmmaking that culminates with the creation of a short, narrative film. Students learn film theory, film pre-production, scriptwriting, cinematography and basic editing.
Open to teens ages 12-18. There are no other prerequisites for th... more

480 min.
What:
For seasoned filmmakers looking for more in-depth instruction. You’ll start with film clips and lessons, and then you’ll hear from experts in the field like Academy Award-winning directors Daniel Junge and Donna Dewey or NPR film critic Howie Movshovitz.
Open to teens ages 1... more

480 min.
This workshop may be sold out. For current availability, please email Charles Powell at
youngfilmmakers@denverfilm.orgWhat:
We are proud to partner with the Rocky Mountain College of Art + Design who are hosting this wor... more

480 min.
What:IntroA two-week introductory course in basic filmmaking that culminates with the creation of a short, narrative film. Students learn film theory, film pre-production, scriptwriting, cinematography and basic editing.
MastersFor seasoned filmmakers looking for mo... more

480 min.
What:Masters For seasoned filmmakers looking for more in-depth instruction. You’ll start with film clips and lessons, and then you’ll hear from experts in the field like Academy Award-winning directors Daniel Junge and Donna Dewey or NPR film critic Howie Movshovitz.
Fo... more

480 min.
What:
For students who have completed the Intro Workshop and are looking for a deeper experience. It will feature 5 days of Master instruction from professionals in distinct study areas: acting, directing, screenwriting, production design, and post-production. Students then form a pro... more

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November 10-20, 22. Weekdays from 4pm-8pm, plus extended hours. Location TBA.What:
Students serve as the Denver Film Society's media production team over the 11-day festival and hone the art of the short-form biopic. During the course, students create interviews with 5-7 vi... more

480 min.
What:IntroA two-week introductory course in basic filmmaking that culminates with the creation of a short, narrative film. Students learn film theory, film pre-production, scriptwriting, cinematography and basic editing.
Focused IntensivesFor students who have comple... more